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Tumhun

Tumhun [Tumon] was the site of the leper colony in Guam.

PictureLeper Colony in Tumon Guam showing housing for lepers. [Independent Magazine 1903]




















For more information on the village see: 
           http://www.guampedia.com/tamuning/
For more information on Leprosy see: 
           http://www.guampedia.com/us-naval-era-leprosy-hospitals-and-colonies/
           http://www.guampedia.com/us-naval-era-leprosy-local-reaction/
           http://www.guampedia.com/us-naval-era-leprosy-insular-patrol/
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